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<p>This month, we’ve put together a series of&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box">feminist gift guides</a>. They're a way to highlight fun stuff we love and creators we're excited to support. Today's list, though, is different.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It’s time to talk about hostile gifts.</p>
<p>A hostile gift is not merely a bad gift or an insulting gift. Rather, a hostile gift is meant to intentionally inspire perplexity, confusion, and apoplexy in the recipient. This <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-a-hostile-gift-guide" target="_blank">second annual hostile gift guide</a> should help you not only to select a hostile gift, but also to determine whether you have received one.&nbsp;</p>
<p>You may have received some hostile gifts this year already—if so, please tell us about them in the comments!</p>
<p><strong>Dreamsicles</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/dreamsicle_doll_.jpg" alt="" width="305" height="355" /></p>
<p>Everyone knows Precious Moments. But for the truly hostile gift, these creepy Dreamsicles are your answer!&nbsp;</p>
<p>While the figurine style is more common, you can also find plush versions. They are available for all occasions, for every hobby lover (Dreamsicle with soccer ball!), every profession (no kidding—search for “Dreamsicle” and “fireman”).&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Anything Wrapped With Masking Tape</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/photo-3.jpg" alt="masking tape" width="670" height="500" /></p>
<p>To really make your giftee say, “WTF?” wrap a perfectly lovely gift using masking tape. To take it to the next level, wrap a great gift in gorgeous wrapping paper with masking tape.</p>
<p><strong>A Different Book Than the One You Give Everyone Else</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/iacocca_.jpg" alt="" width="160" height="160" /></p>
<p>Give all your family members the same great book—maybe something like <em>The Warmth of Other Suns</em> by Isabel Wilkerson or Can’t <em>We Talk about Something More Pleasant</em> by Roz Chast. Then, give just one person a different book (I recommend <em>Lee Iacocca: An Autobiography</em>). Don’t explain why one person is the odd one out, just let them wonder. &nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>A Copy of <em>Maybe It IS All in Your Head . . . and You Are NOT Crazy! </em>[Kindle Edition]</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/maybe_it_is.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p>Even better when given to someone who doesn’t actually have a Kindle.</p>
<p><strong>A Really Unappealing, Homemade “Edible” Item</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/1116846.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></p>
<p>This is a particular effective gift if you get the recipient to “TRY A BITE” right then and there.</p>
<p><em>Have you ever received a hostile gift? Please add your ideas to the comments. &nbsp;</em></p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-hostile-gift-guide#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQTue, 23 Dec 2014 20:45:28 +0000Julie Falk29747 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: Gift Guide for Sober Folkshttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-sober-folks
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<p dir="ltr">This month, we’re putting together a series of <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box">feminist gift guides</a>. They're a way to highlight fun stuff we love and creators we're excited to support.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Being sober isn’t easy—especially when holiday socializing is often organized around getting drunk enough to tolerate the casual racism and homophobia of your family. Of course, the best gift you can give sober friends and family is support. We've wrangled up a list of gifts sure to please everyone from the straight-edge to the newly sober.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Fancy Non-Alcoholic Drink Recipe Book</strong></p>
<p dir="ltr"><img src="/sites/default/files/u36649/pomegranate-party-punch-by-cravings-of-a-lunatic-9.jpg" alt="Photo of pomegranate punch with cranberries." height="400" /><img src="/sites/default/files/u36649/pic_display_0.jpg" alt="Cover of &quot;Homemade Soda&quot;" height="400" /></p>
<p><em>Photo by <a href="http://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/2014/01/pomegranate-party-punch.html" target="_blank">Kim Beaulieu</a>. Book cover v</em><em>ia&nbsp;<a href="http://www.storey.com/book_detail.php?isbn=9781603427968" target="_blank">Storey</a>.</em></p>
<p dir="ltr">You know what’s badass? Coming to a party and being able to enjoy a festive drink that’s not boozy. If you’re throwing a party, be sure to include some mulled cider or fancy soda on your menu. I like whipping up a big bowl of punch. All you need is juice, citrus soda and frozen fruit to garnish and keep it chilled. Mix grapefruit and cranberry juice with plain soda water, then garnish with raspberry sorbet, lemon slices, and frozen raspberries. Easy! Pink! Delicious! Or check out Kim Beaulieu's recipe for <a href="http://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/2014/01/pomegranate-party-punch.html" target="_blank">Pomegranate Party Punch</a>&nbsp;on her blog.</p>
<p dir="ltr">For the whiz in the kitchen, snag a copy of <em><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/9781603427968" target="_blank">Homemade Soda</a></em>&nbsp;by Andrew Schloss. Gift it to your sober pals or use its many tricks to make both soda syrups and fermented brews like ginger beer and sarsaparilla. Bottle them in cute glass and give ‘em away.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Punk Sobriety Books and Zines</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u36649/sober_living.jpg" alt="Cover of &quot;Sober Living for the Revolution&quot;" height="300" /><img src="/sites/default/files/u36649/towardsalessfuckedupworld_72.jpg" alt="Photo of &quot;Towards a Less Fucked Up World&quot;" height="300" /><img src="/sites/default/files/u36649/fillingthevoid_lg.jpg" alt="Cover of &quot;Filling the Void&quot;" height="300" /></p>
<p><em>Via <a href="http://www.pmpress.org/content/index.php" target="_blank">PM Press</a>,</em><em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.akpress.org/towardsalessfuckedupworld.html" target="_blank">AK Press</a>, and</em><em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.quimbys.com/store/1953" target="_blank">Quimbys</a>.</em></p>
<p dir="ltr"><em><a href="http://secure.pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&amp;p=162" target="_blank">Sober Living for the Revolution</a> </em>is an anthology for the straight-edge feminist in your life. In addition to contributions from <a href="http://www.dischord.com/band/minor-threat" target="_blank">Minor Threat</a> frontman Ian MacKaye and radical collective <a href="http://www.crimethinc.com/blog/" target="_blank">Crimethinc.</a>, Gabriel Kuhn’s book addresses the political legacy of straight edge culture, including associations that feed into conservatism and macho posturing in the scene. This book collects essays, manifestos, and interviews to paint a picture of a political movement that eschews drug use to foster progressive politics.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Ever described someone with frustrating behavior in your community as “having good politics, but...”? <a href="http://www.portlandbuttonworks.com/zines/towards-a-less-fucked-up-world?sort=p&amp;limit=75" target="_blank"><em>Towards a Less Fucked Up World</em></a> is a badass zine that takes on the hypocrisy of radical communities where discussion of consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships is abundant in sober spaces but dissolves once folks get drunk. This zine looks at how cis-men access bodies through cultural norms of intoxication and how getting high can support international systems of violence and oppression, such as drug cartels.</p>
<p dir="ltr">One of my favorite zinesters, <a href="http://dorisdorisdoris.com/" target="_blank">Cindy Crabb</a>, put out an inspiring zine that addresses the transition into sobriety without religion-based support groups. For many of the folks who contributed to&nbsp;<em><a href="http://nervousnelly.storenvy.com/collections/49690-all-products/products/10889715-filling-the-void-interviews-about-quitting-drinking-and-using" target="_blank">Filling the Void</a></em>, the decision to stop using drugs or drinking is one that comes with the realization that healthy relationships and substance abuse are mutually exclusive. It's great for friends who are working toward sobriety.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Patches</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u36649/rape_revenge_patch.jpg" alt="Black and white patch depicting a man with a fresh vasectomy wound." height="400" /><img src="/sites/default/files/u36649/next_stop_adventure.jpg" alt="" height="400" /></p>
<p dir="ltr"><em>Images and illustrations via <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/retirementfund" target="_blank">Matt Gauck</a>.</em></p>
<p dir="ltr">Portland-native and vegan artist Matt Gauck is a straight-edge feminist worth supporting. His shop has <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/186432458/ive-got-the-straightedge-xxx-ruler-patch?ref=shop_home_active_17" target="_blank">patches</a> for the punk-rock folks in your life, including this awesome <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/213508807/feminist-i-support-fighting-back-patch?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">rape revenge patch</a>. “If you hate it, well, think about it harder, and imagine what the person pictured here did to end up with this unwanted surgery. He deserved it,” he writes. Well said. I also recommend his zine, <em><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/retirementfund?section_id=14437273&amp;ref=shopsection_leftnav_6" target="_blank">Next Stop Adventure</a></em>, for hilarious stories of Gauck’s bike tours.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Music!</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u36649/replica.jpg" alt="Hardcore band Replica performs" width="600" /></p>
<p><em>Oakland hardcore band Replica. From <a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/free-download-of-the-oakland-hardcore-band-replica-s-2013-eps" target="_blank">Afropunk.com</a></em></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.afropunk.com/profiles/blogs/free-download-of-the-oakland-hardcore-band-replica-s-2013-eps" target="_blank"></a></em>For the hardcore-lover, records from bands like <a href="http://raperevenge.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Rape Revenge</a>&nbsp;(Calgary), <a href="http://r-e-p-l-i-c-a.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Replica</a>&nbsp;(Oakland), and <a href="http://punchcrew.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">PUNCH</a>&nbsp;(SF) feature strong female vocals and all the blast beats you can handle. Great for exploring the genre beyond 1980’s classics like <a href="http://www.revelationrecords.com/bands/show/106" target="_blank">Chain of Strength</a>, Minor Threat, and <a href="http://www.revelationrecords.com/bands/show/114" target="_blank">Gorilla Biscuits</a>.</p>
<p><em>Read the rest of our&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">gift guides here</a></em>.&nbsp;</p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-sober-folks#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQMon, 22 Dec 2014 18:30:39 +0000Jennifer Busby29677 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: Queer Music Gift Guidehttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-queer-music-gift-guide
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<p>This month, we’re putting together a series of&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">feminist gift guides</a>. They're a way to highlight fun stuff we love and creators we're excited to support.</p>
<p>If you're shopping for a music lover this year (or yourself), there are so many other ways to sonically please besides CDs or an iTunes gift card. While this gift guide is perfect for the giftee whose interests lie at the intersection of all things queer and music, it's a great guide for any audiophile!&nbsp;</p>
<p><img style="font-size: 10px;" src="/sites/default/files/images/qmgg_books.png" alt="" /></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Punk's</span>&nbsp;Print's Not Dead</strong></p>
<p>Sometimes a punk just needs to stay in for the night! Here are some great books to keep you company on cold nights.&nbsp;<em>Shotgun Seamstress</em>, Osa Atoe's zine for and by black punks,&nbsp;<a href="http://mendmydresspress.bigcartel.com/product/shotgun-seamstress-zine-anthology-by-osa-atoe" target="_blank">is now collected all in one amazing book</a>&nbsp;available from Mend My Dress Press. It's chock-full of profiles of artists, musicians, punks, and iconoclasts of today and yesterday alongside real talk about racism, homophobia, and classism within so-called progressive spaces—no punk bookshelf is complete without it. Speaking of which,&nbsp;<em>Shotgun Seamstress&nbsp;</em>contributor Brontez Purnell has a new graphic memoir out (and we do mean graphic in the NSFW sense).&nbsp;<em><a href="http://www.gimmeaction.com/books.html" target="_blank">The Cruising Diaries</a>&nbsp;</em>traces&nbsp;his early days in Oakland, CA and follows the Gravy Train!!!! member through the good, the hilarious, and the cringe-worthy.&nbsp;Lastly,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.feministpress.org/books/christy-c-road/spit-and-passion" target="_blank">Cristy C. Road's graphic memoir,&nbsp;<em>Spit and Passion</em></a>, which follows her adolescent love for Green Day and emerging queer identity, is another must for anyone who felt like a teenage misfit.&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/smart-diggin-deep-with-cristy-c-road-art-queer-poc-zines-feminist-magazine-books-music" target="_blank">Check out our interview with Road here!</a></p>
<p><img style="font-size: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" src="/sites/default/files/images/qmgg_box_sets.png" alt="An image of the David Bowie box set, Tegan and Sara boxset, and Sleater Kinney boxset. They each show the different packages for the collections. " width="400" /></p>
<p><strong>Go Big</strong></p>
<p>That's right—box sets. For the collector or analog-lover on your list, there are several box sets and re-releases you will want to consider. For starters,&nbsp;<a href="http://store.davidbowie.com/" target="_blank">David Bowie released a two LP (or three CD) collection,&nbsp;<em>Nothing Has Changed</em></a>&nbsp;this year. Spanning 2014 to 1964, the collection works its way backwards so you can appreciate the Starman's work in reverse. Gifting for a Tegan and Sara fan?&nbsp;<a href="http://teganandsara.warnerbrosrecords.com/so-jealous-x-book-635254.html" target="_blank">Pre-order&nbsp;<em>So Jealous X</em>.</a>&nbsp;Sixty dollars will get you not only a remastered&nbsp;<em>So Jealous</em>, but a bonus CD, DVD, and a beautiful book! Lastly, if you really want to make a splash, you'll want to invest in&nbsp;<a href="https://megamart.subpop.com/releases/sleater_kinney/start_together" target="_blank">the deluxe&nbsp;Sleater-Kinney box set</a>. When Sub Pop announced a special colored vinyl set of the band's work, it sold out immediately. You're still in luck though, and can pre-order the $125 vinyl collection that comes with a&nbsp;book of unreleased photos, a&nbsp;“Bury Our Friends”&nbsp;7-inch, an art print, and more. Pair this with a some S-K reunion tickets and you'll be the Best Santa Ever.</p>
<p><br /><img style="margin-left: 10px; margin-right: 10px;" src="/sites/default/files/images/qmgg_tees.png" alt="Four tshirts in a grid. A yellow Thao &amp;amp; Mirah tshirt, a purple THEESatisfaction shirt; a white Against Me! T shirt, and a dark green Hooray for the Riff Raff t shirt" width="400" /></p>
<p><strong>Tee Up</strong></p>
<p>If you know your giftee's tastes—aesthetically&nbsp;<em>and</em>&nbsp;musically—grabbing a band's t-shirt is surefire gift to please. The real fun is playing detective to find out their t-shirt size. Just visit the website of their favorite band or artist (or of the record label)!&nbsp;Here are some of our faves:&nbsp;<a href="http://killrockstars.merchtable.com/shirts-ladies/thao-and-mirah-reindeer-yellow-ladies-t-shirt#.VI52hGTF9LZ" target="_blank">Mirah and Thao</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://megamart.subpop.com/tshirts/theesatisfaction/theesatisfaction_purple" target="_blank">THEESatisfaction</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://totaltreble.bigcartel.com/product/against-me-heads-t-shirt" target="_blank">Against Me!</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://hurrayfortheriffraff.spinshop.com/details/220865" target="_blank">Hurray for the Riff Raff</a>.<span style="font-size: 10px;"><br /></span></p>
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<p><strong>Hit Up Etsy</strong></p>
<p>One way to support independent craftsters is to head to Etsy. Simply type in your giftee's favorite artists in the search box and you'll find portraits, embroidered lyrics, shrinky dink earrings, silk-screened pillows, and other quirky tributes. Some of our favorites include this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119296533/grace-jones-art-print-pop-portrait?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">Grace Jones print from pairabirds</a>, who has several other awesome music prints; a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152316424/the-queers-punk-rock-confidential-pop?ref=sr_gallery_4&amp;ga_search_query=queer+music&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">Queers button set from thepbrebellion</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/201423919/blondie-baby-shower-gift-girl-boy-onesie?ref=sr_gallery_42&amp;ga_search_query=blondie&amp;ga_page=2&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">a Blondie baby onesie from monofaces</a>&nbsp;(which everyone needs at least one of).</p>
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<p><strong>If You're Totally Stumped</strong></p>
<p>Shopping for the person who has everything? Check out these gems that they're sure to be missing. Red Hot, who uses pop culture to raise AIDs awareness, teamed up with Yep Roc records on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.redhot.org/" target="_blank">a tribute to Arthur Russell&nbsp;</a>with acts from Hot Chip to Blood Orange to Thao and the Get Down Stay Down. Great jams and a great cause! Or pick up&nbsp;<a href="http://www.secretlycanadian.com/onesheet.php?cat=SC221" target="_blank"><em>Turning</em>, a DVD/CD package and bring Antony and Johnsons' 2006 tour</a>&nbsp;to your living room. For historian buffs,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.paradiseofbachelors.com/products-page/cd/pob-12" target="_blank">pick up&nbsp;<em>Lavender Country</em></a>, a re-released 1973 work by Patrick Haggerty that's considered to be the first country album by an openly gay artist. Lastly, all gifts go well with&nbsp;<a href="http://feministcards.com/" target="_blank">a pack of Feminist Playing Cards</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>G</strong><strong>ive the Gift That Keeps on Giving</strong></p>
<p>Want to keep the music love going throughout the year? Give a gift subscription to&nbsp;<em><a href="http://shop.tomtommag.com/collections/the-mag" target="_blank">Tom Tom</a></em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em><a href="http://sheshredsmag.com/" target="_blank">She Shreds</a></em>. Not only will you stay up-to-date with contemporary musicians, you'll also get tips on starting the drums, bass, and guitar. Plus you'll be supporting independent, feminist media (which we're pretty big fans of here at Bitch Media.) And like Bitch, they have some sweet merch of their own! If you're looking for more ways to inspire future musicians, seek out your local Girls Rock Camp and donate today! (<a href="http://girlsrockmilwaukee.org/" target="_blank">Girls Rock Milwaukee</a>&nbsp;logo, pictured right).<br /></p>
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<p><strong>Make a Mix</strong></p>
<p>Mixes are the homemade pie of music—and they last longer! Plus they're perfect for when money is tight but you still have a lot of love to give. Get inspired with some mixes from Autostraddle (See:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.autostraddle.com/leaders-of-the-new-school-15-queer-female-hip-hop-artists-you-should-know-247819/" target="_blank">15 Queer Female Hip Hop Artists You Should Know</a>) or&nbsp;<a href="http://8tracks.com/bitchtapes" target="_blank">browsing the archives of Bitch's weekly feminist mixtapes</a>. <em>(Illustration via&nbsp;<a href="http://www.apalelandscape.co.uk/blog/?tag=design" target="_blank">A Pale Landscape</a>)&nbsp;</em></p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-queer-music-gift-guide#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQWed, 17 Dec 2014 17:37:58 +0000Kjerstin Johnson29620 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: Gift Guide for Social Justice Warriorshttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-social-justice-warriors
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<p>This month, we’re putting together a series of&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">feminist gift guides</a>. They're a way to highlight fun stuff we love and creators we're excited to support.</p>
<p>Activists, organizers, and the politicized loved ones of our lives. These social justice warriors (let's reclaim this weird pejorative and say it with pride) may be difficult to shop for because all they want for Christmas is the dismantling of this hegemonic patriarchy. And that's not something readily available on small business store shelves. What to get them?&nbsp;</p>
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<p><em><strong>A is for Activist</strong></em></p>
<p>Forget about Christmas and just buy a stack of these picture books to keep in stock for whenever someone has a new baby. Heck, pass this beautiful book out to all of the grown-ups in your life. <em><a href="https://t.e2ma.net/click/390ijb/jmd9yh/jienb8" target="_blank">A is for Activist </a></em>is a gorgeous book (peek some <a href="http://www.aisforactivist.com/preview-the-book/" target="_blank">sample pages</a>), with important messages splayed across each playful page. It's <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/a-de-activista-book-review-spanish-espanol-childrens-book" target="_blank">available in Spanish, too!</a></p>
<p><a style="color: #6dbe45; text-decoration: none;" href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank"><img src="/sites/default/files/u71596/hari.jpeg" alt="http://www.harikondabolu.com/2014/02/waiting-for-2042-out-march-11th-pre-order-now/" width="400" height="400" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Hari Kondabolu's <em>Waiting for 2042</em></strong></p>
<p>A comedian with a masters degree in human rights? Yep, that's Hari Kondabolu (<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/popaganda-episode-political-joke" target="_blank">listen to our interview with him here</a>). Based out of Brooklyn, a child of immigrants raised in Queens, Kondabolu's sharp commentary let's us laugh about all the effed-upedness at the intersection of race, gender, the -isms, and America. His debut comedy album, <em><a href="http://www.harikondabolu.com/2014/02/waiting-for-2042-out-march-11th-pre-order-now/" target="_blank">Waiting for 2042</a></em> (released on Kill Rock Stars!), is a reference to census projections of when white folks will be the population minority. Can't fault a guy for dreaming, right?&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Slingshot Organizer</strong></p>
<p>Don't know what to get the busy grassroots organizer in your life? What about an <em>organizer</em> for the organizer? In its 21st year of production, the <a href="http://slingshot.tao.ca/" target="_blank">Slingshot Collective</a> planner is packed cover to cover so folks can scribble down their days and also be inspired. There's a radical reading list, "mynstrual" calendar, tips for dealing with the police and more! There are two versions: <a href="https://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=slingshot15-spiral" target="_blank">pocket size</a> or <a href="https://www.buyolympia.com/q/Item=slingshot15-spiral" target="_blank">full size</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Social Justice Kittens Calendar</strong></p>
<p>Perhaps what your social justice warrior really needs is a wall calendar, a <a href="http://www.readingfrenzy.com/shoppe/other_media/1332/" target="_blank">social justice kittens</a> calendar to be exact. Twelve months of squeal-worthy adorableness accompanied by little diddlies like "I drink your tears, oppressor," and, "This conversation doesn't make me feel safe."&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Justseeds Artists' Collective art prints</strong></p>
<p>What is a grassroots movement without art? The <a href="http://justseeds.org/" target="_blank">Justseeds Artists' Collective</a> highlights the work of those creating art with a message. A <em>Bitch</em> favorite, <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org//node/21314" target="_blank">Faviana Rodriguez's</a> "<a href="http://www.justseeds.org/favianna_rodriguez/19occupysis.html" target="_blank">Occupy Sisterhood</a>" poster should be on your wall now. "<a href="http://www.justseeds.org/melanie_cervantes/20nowar.html" target="_blank">No War</a>" by Melanie Cervantes and Roger Peet's "<a href="http://www.justseeds.org/roger_peet/17giveup.html" target="_blank">Never Give Up</a>" are just a few of the gorgeous prints available from the collective.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>Adventures in Feministry mugs</strong></p>
<p>Organizers and activists cannot do the good fight without the extra boost of a good energizing drink. These amazing mugs featuring feminists from the past like <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/support-feminist-media/adventures-in-feministory-mug-phoolan-devi" target="_blank">Phoolan Devi</a>, <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/support-feminist-media/adventures-in-feministory-mug-madam-cj-walker" target="_blank">Madam CJ Walker</a>, and <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/support-feminist-media/adventures-in-feministory-mug-anna-julia-cooper" target="_blank">Anna Julia Cooper</a>&nbsp;can be filled with coffee, tea, kombucha, or your favorite spirit. &nbsp;</p>
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<p><em><strong>Recipes for Disaster: An Anarchist Cookbook</strong></em></p>
<p>If the social justice warrior in your life strives to completely eschew the system, perhaps <em><a href="http://www.crimethinc.com/books/rfd.html">Recipes for Disaster: An Anarchist Cookbook</a></em> is the way to go. The CrimethInc collective has compiled and "declassified top secret anarchist tactics" with a table of contents that includes chapters such as, "How to make a bicycle," to "Sabotage."&nbsp;</p>
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<p><strong>The only patch anyone ever needs</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/patches/508/">Solidarity fist in a woman symbol patch</a>, you belong on every teenager's backpack. Get a single patch for a friend to put on their hoodie, or buy dozens of them and quilt them into a ginormous blanket of solidarity to drape over injustice.</p>
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<p><strong><em>The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Fighting the Big Motherfuckin' Sad</em> by Adam Gnade</strong></p>
<p>An enduring quality of activists is their capacity to give and give until they are burned out. We now discuss self-care more often, but organizers need to be reminded that before they can work to take care of the community, they need to take care of themselves.&nbsp;<em><a href="http://pioneerspress.com/catalog/books/4082/" target="_blank">The Do-It-Yourself Guide to Fighting the Big Motherfuckin' Sad</a></em> by Adam Gnade is a blueprint to listening and caring for yourself.&nbsp;</p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-social-justice-warriors#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQFri, 12 Dec 2014 18:51:00 +0000Amy Lam29561 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: A Gift Guide for Homebodieshttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-a-gift-guide-for-homebodies
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<p class="normal">All during December, we're publishing gift guides to highlight stuff we love and creators we want to support.</p>
<p class="normal">I am a homebody 90 percent of the time. While I enjoy socializing with friends, there is no greater love than the love homebodies have with our couches. Here is a gift guide to celebrate the art of staying indoors!</p>
<p class="normal"><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/1928_wonder_woman_robe.jpg" alt="wonder woman robe" width="392" height="690" /></p>
<p class="normal"><strong><a href="http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1928/" target="_blank">Wonder Woman Robe</a></strong></p>
<p class="normal">Would a sleeved throw by any other name—Snuggies, Slankets—look as sweet as this? Real talk: I used to think these things were glorified robes. Then I went to a friend’s for movie night and borrowed his, and I never wanted to give it back. So when you buy this for the geeky couch potato in your life, make sure to grab one for yourself.</p>
<p class="normal"><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/orange_is_the_new_black_2013_season_1_dvd_cover.jpg" alt="orange is the new black" width="400" height="309" /></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dvd-orange-is-the-new-black-season-one-taylor-schilling/26471581?ean=31398193913" target="_blank"><em>Orange is the New Black</em> on DVD</a></strong></p>
<p>I know what you’re thinking: who buys DVDs anymore? Turns out a lot of people do. Having physical copies of your favorite TV shows and movies is great for when a) your internet access is down or b) you want to disconnect from the online world. And if the feminist homebody in your life isn’t subscribed to Netflix, she is missing out on one of the best women-centric shows in the last five years.</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/bed_desk.png" alt="" width="550" height="250" /></p>
<p class="normal"><strong><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/plush-backrest-in-black/1016476501">Backrest</a> and a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/my-place-bed-desk-workstation/1015818735" target="_blank">Bed-desk</a></strong></p>
<p class="normal"><strong><a href="http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/my-place-bed-desk-workstation/1015818735" target="_blank"></a></strong>I once used a backrest/bed-desk combo for a whole year because I couldn’t afford a real desk. It wasn’t ideal, but it was at least comfortable. Backrests are great for the homebodies in your life who don’t want to leave bed but are okay with sitting upright, and the workstation is perfect for anyone who wants to use their laptop (or do other work) in bed.</p>
<p class="normal"><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/flameless_candles.png" alt="flameless candles" width="670" height="561" /></p>
<p class="normal"><strong><a href="http://www.lights.com/flameless-candles" target="_blank">Flameless Candles</a></strong></p>
<p class="normal">Perhaps your feminist homebody likes to host social events at home, or perhaps they like to add ambience to their rooms but don’t want to fuss with melting candle wax. In either case, flameless candles are the way to go. Just pop in some batteries, dim the house lights, and enjoy the glow.</p>
<p class="normal"><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/tea_set.png" alt="numi tea set" width="649" height="510" /></p>
<p class="normal"><strong>A Delicious&nbsp;<a href="http://shop.numitea.com/Flowering-Tea/c/NumiTeaStore@FloweringTea" target="_blank">Flowering Tea Set</a></strong></p>
<p class="normal">Tea needs a few minutes to steep before it’s drinkable. For people who like to wait and watch, give them a flowering tea set. Place the leaves in the glass pot provided and watch them blossom into the most delicious drink to start or end your day.</p>
<p class="normal"><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/male_tears_mug_0.png" alt="a mug that says male tears" width="413" height="388" /></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.zazzle.com/male_tears_mug-168851988639206290" target="_blank">Male Tears Mug</a></strong></p>
<p class="normal">What better way for the feminist homebody to drink flowering tea <em>and</em> show sexists we have a sense of humor than with a Male Tears mug? As an added bonus, check out the one- and five-star reviews for these and similar mugs on Amazon.</p>
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<p><strong>Indie press books</strong></p>
<p class="normal">Left to right: <em>Forgive Me If I’ve Told You This Before</em> (Ooligan Press), <em>Clown Girl</em> (Hawthorne Books), <em>Excavation: A Memoir</em> (Future Tense Books), <em>Marielitos, Balseros, and Other Exiles</em> (Ig Publishing), <em>A Load of Hooey</em> (McSweeney’s).</p>
<p class="normal">Your feminist homebody probably likes to read. I say skip books from the Big 5 (they have enough money, trust me) and purchase some books from indie publishers, preferably from your <a href="http://www.indiebound.org/indie-store-finder" target="_blank">local independent bookstore</a>. Don’t have one? <a href="http://www.powells.com/" target="_blank">Try Powell’s</a>!</p>
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<p><strong>Cute Socks</strong></p>
<p class="normal">Puttering around the house calls for cozy socks. Portland-based <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/" target="_blank">Sock Dreams</a> has a wide selection of adorable patterned socks, from <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/products/sock-it-to-me-starry-night" target="_blank">Starry Night knee highs</a> to <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/products/sloth-anklet" target="_blank">sloth anklets</a>, and not only do they have plus-sized options, they ship for free in the U.S.! For the homebody in your life, help them eliminate the need for house shoes with these <a href="http://www.sockdreams.com/products/ruby-slipper-socks" target="_blank">ruby slipper socks</a>.</p>
<p><em>Read the rest of our&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">gift guides here</a>, including a&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-young-feminists" target="_blank">gift guide for teen feminists</a>.</em></p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-a-gift-guide-for-homebodies#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQThu, 11 Dec 2014 20:38:20 +0000Ariana Vives29594 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: Gift Guide for Children's Picture Bookshttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-childrens-picture-books
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<p>It’s all too easy to accidentally pick out a well-titled, gorgeously illustrated picture book for your kids, only to find that the book perpetuates tired gender stereotypes. On the other hand, children’s books are filled with some of the most subversive characters in literature. Here are five feminist-friendly books my family has read over the years that my now-eight-year-old daughter and five-year-old son love.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/2988487.jpg" alt="adventures of isabel cover" width="318" height="358" /></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2988487-adventures-of-isabel" target="_blank"><em>Adventures of Isabel</em></a> &nbsp;by Ogden Nash</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>When confronted by a bear, a witch, and a questionable doctor, Isabel didn't care. As the book rhymes, “Isabel, didn't worry. Isabel didn't scream or scurry” and the bad guys get their comeuppance every time. The poem from this book is animated in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9zN6jE2yUQ" target="_blank">this cute student-made short</a> (it’s a little heavy-handed that the video ends with info about the National Women’s Hotline, but that makes you feel all the more compelled to find and share books about strong girls).</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/violet-the-pilot-book.jpg" alt="violet the pilot" width="518" height="400" /></p>
<p><strong><em><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780803731257-8" target="_blank">Violet the Pilot</a></em> by Steve Breen</strong></p>
<p>Violet is a crack mechanical engineer. With her trusty dog Orville, she not only builds her own a flying machine, but flies it, too. This book is a great gift for girls but I would also love to see this book in every little boy’s collection of planes, trains, and automobiles.</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/71ejvpxtxl.jpg" alt="williams doll cover" width="339" height="450" /></p>
<p><strong><em><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/2-9780064430678-6" target="_blank">William’s Doll</a></em> by Charlotte Zolotow</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>A classic memorialized in the 1972 album <em>Free to Be…You and Me</em>, this book not only validates the wishes of young boy who wants a doll—and a train set and a basketball—it is also a beautiful depiction of the relationship between a grandmother and grandson. It’s important book for boys and girls—it was four year-old girls who told my son that Hello Kitty wasn’t for him.</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/flb-08.jpg" alt="" width="288" height="288" /></p>
<p><strong><em><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/72-9781550376852-0" target="_blank">The Munschworks Grand Treasury</a></em> by Robert Munsch</strong></p>
<p>The collection contains Munsch’s well-known feminist tale <em>The Paperbag Princess</em> along with others that should be just as much part of your library. Munsch’s books portray children of all colors, some of whom don’t match the skin of their parents.</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/51ttjsk42tl.jpg" alt="ten nine eight cover" width="400" height="319" /></p>
<p><strong><em><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780688104801-3" target="_blank">Ten, Nine, Eight</a> by</em>&nbsp;Molly Bang</strong></p>
<p>This book isn’t about defying stereotypes or explicitly feminist in any way—it’s a counting book for babies and toddlers. But it’s beautifully illustrated and I am putting it on the list because basic books about numbers usually don’t portray little girls with brown skin. And as it counts down from ten, it turns into a bedtime story as well. It’s the one counting book that should be in every child’s library and is one of my favorite baby shower gifts, especially the board book version.</p>
<p><em>Read the rest of our&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">gift guides here</a>, including a <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-young-feminists" target="_blank">gift guide for teen feminists</a>.</em></p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-childrens-picture-books#commentsBitch in a BoxbooksBitch HQTue, 09 Dec 2014 21:32:33 +0000Julie Falk29562 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: Gift Guide for Young Feministshttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-young-feminists
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<p>This month, we’re putting together a series of&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">feminist gift guides</a>. They're a way to highlight fun stuff we love and creators we're excited to support.</p>
<p>So you're looking for a gift for your 13-year-old niece, right? The one who loves Emma Watson, has declared she's going to run for president, and spends Friday night watching <em>Parks and Rec </em>with her friends? As a somewhat-recent teenager myself, here's what I'd recommend.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>Rookie Yearbook Three</em></strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0155/4727/products/RYB3_cover.jpg?v=1404236358" alt="rookie yearbook three" width="445" height="560" /></p>
<p>Imagine if high schools taught Beyoncé 101 and your classmates included Lorde, the Fanning sisters, and Sia. With the<em> <a href="http://www.rookiemag.com/shop/rookie-yearbook-three/" target="_blank">Rookie Yearbook</a></em>, which features articles, interviews, art, and stickers, this magical feminist high school is a reality—on paper, anyway. The oversize, beautifully produced yearly anthology comprises essays and photos from <a href="http://www.rookiemag.com/">Rookie</a>, the online zine started by wunderkind <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/an-interview-with-rookie-editor-tavi-gevinson" target="_blank">Tavi Gevinson</a>, as well as original content. And its chummy, accessible, and stylish content makes for a great introduction to feminist themes and theories for people of all ages.</p>
<p><strong><em>Lumberjanes</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img src="http://www.boom-studios.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/318x478/17f82f742ffe127f42dca9de82fb58b1/b/o/boombox_lumberjanes_001_a.jpg" alt="cover of lumberjanes" width="318" height="477" /><br /></em></strong></p>
<p>Comic book publisher BOOM describes<em>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.boom-studios.com/lumberjanes-01-cover-a.html" target="_blank">Lumberjanes</a></em>&nbsp;as “<em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em> meets <em>Gravity Falls</em>.”&nbsp;The female-created comic follows five best friends spending the summer at a scout camp where they encounter a variety of mythical creatures, from yetis to giant falcons. Eight issues of an ongoing series have been released so far, making a set of them the perfect gift to give to the girl whose BFFs like to plan their own adventures.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>&nbsp;“I Woke Up Like This” T-shirt</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/bey_wokeupwhitetee_front_1.jpg" alt="i woke up like this shirt" width="460" height="690" /><br /></strong></p>
<p>Pretty much anything in the <a href="http://shop.beyonce.com/index.php/apparel.html">Beyoncé shop</a> would make a “flawless” gift, but Queen Bey’s feminist bona fides and role-model status makes this lyric the perfect one for almost any occasion.</p>
<p><strong><em>Sword and Sworcery</em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/legodesktop_small_1.png" alt="sword and sorcery logo" width="670" /><br /></em></strong></p>
<p>I’m not a videogamer, but I asked a feminist friend who studies computer science and gender studies what games he would recommend. It was a long list, to say the least, but at the top was <a href="http://www.swordandsworcery.com/"><em>Sword &amp; Sworcery</em></a>, a game that follows a woman-warrior character on a journey through a mysterious land that incorporates both “real” and dream world. Featuring music by singer-songwriter Jim Guthrie, <em>Sword &amp; Sworcery</em> was originally designed for iPhone and iPad, but is now available for Mac, PC, and Android.</p>
<p><strong>MaKey MaKey Kit</strong></p>
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<p>If your budding feminist is an upstart tech nerd, there is not much that’s cooler than the <a href="http://www.makeymakey.com/" target="_blank">MaKey MaKey</a>. This fun little kit allows you to turn pretty much anything into an Internet-connected touchpad. Want to download a piano app and use bananas as the keys? Want to update your Facebook page with a keyboard made from alphabet soup? The mad science of MaKey MaKey lets it happen. (This <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfQqh7iCcOU" target="_blank">Youtube video</a> shows some of the amazing possibilities.) If it still sounds complicated, never fear: <a href="http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-18303012">One reviewer</a> said her four-year-old daughter was able to set up the kit with no help.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><em>The Girls' Guide to Rocking: How to Start a Band, Book Gigs, and Get Rolling to Rock Stardom </em></strong><strong>by Jessica Hopper</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/91sa564bgxl.jpg" alt="girls guide to rocking" width="490" height="590" /><br /></strong></p>
<p>While <a href="https://twitter.com/jesshopp" target="_blank">Jessica Hopper</a> is known nowadays for her writing for Pitchfork and Rookie, as well as her upcoming book, <em>The First Collection of Criticism By A Living Female Rock Critic</em>, her <a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/2-9780761151418-5" target="_blank">2009 guide</a> to becoming a working musician is still an inspirational and practical read. With chapters and insights on everything from choosing the right instrument to booking your own tours to translating contracts, the book offers key lessons on every aspect of life as a musician that will be pertinent well after girlhood.</p>
<p><strong>Speedball Super Value Fabric Screen Printing Kit</strong></p>
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<p>A <a href="http://www.utrechtart.com/Speedball-Super-Value-Fabric-Screen-Printing-Kit-MP-44962-001-i1016030.utrecht" target="_blank">screenprinting kit</a> is pretty much a necessity for any young activist trying to get their message out. Whether they use it to make posters for their surf-rock garage band or t-shirts for their high-school math team, screenprinting screams self-reliance and classic style—there’s nothing more punk than DIY. <em>(photo via <a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4c/Screenprinting-example-obin.jpg" target="_blank">Creative Commons</a>)</em></p>
<p><em>Read the rest of our&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">gift guides here</a>, including a gift guide for <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-crafty-people" target="_blank">people who are DIY as F*CK</a>.</em></p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-young-feminists#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQFri, 05 Dec 2014 23:57:32 +0000Hannah Steinkopf-Frank29525 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: Gift Guide for Crafty Peoplehttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-crafty-people
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<p>This month, we’re putting together a series of&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">feminist gift guides</a>. They're a way to highlight fun stuff we love and creators we're excited to support.</p>
<p>We all know that person who is DIY AS F*CK. It feels impossible to buy for them, because whatever you give them, they could have made it better. Do not be thwarted. Instead, get them something to nourish their craft. And hey, chances are, they’ll make you something hand hewn and awesome in return.</p>
<p><em>Please note, all of these items in this article can be found at your local hardware, craft, or sewing supply store. The links provided here are so you can get a good visual of the suggested items.</em></p>
<p><strong>Excellent Tools</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/s100-r.jpg" alt="scissors" width="670" height="246" /></strong></p>
<p>First and foremost, all of your crafty friends will have to cut and measure something at some point. A safe bet would be to get them a really nice cut kit, including scissors, a cut mat and or other measuring devices. &nbsp;</p>
<p>A heavy duty, durable measuring tape is always appreciated. I like the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/p/FATMAX-25-ft-Tape-Measure-33-725Y/100052995" target="_blank">Stanley Fat Max 25-foot tape measure</a>, which&nbsp;can be tossed aside in frustration without regret. Its also very brightly colored so I can find it easily.</p>
<p>A cut mat is a very handy thing to have. There are kits that you can buy, <a href="http://www.joann.com/dritz-rotary-cutting-kit-mat--ruler-and-cutter/5161526.html?mkwid=5WY7f0Pl%7Cdc&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_term=&amp;utm_campaign=Shopping+-+Sewing&amp;CS_003=10131488&amp;CS_010=%5bProductId%5d&amp;gclid=Cj0KEQiAhvujBRDUpomG5cq_mI0BEiQA7TYq-u8MlnYEvbwJ6MfRPXsuHB5kXhd3CIFfSNfVD2LMbvIaAhJj8P8HAQ" target="_blank">like this one</a> by Dritz, which is a great starter kit for the beginner. However, I would suggest <a href="http://www.joann.com/gingher-self-healing-rotary-mat-24inx36in/9816398.html?green=ECC8EA84-2745-568B-B01A-F4D2227CD5AD" target="_blank">getting a larger one</a>, like this <a href="http://www.joann.com/gingher-self-healing-rotary-mat-24inx36in/9816398.html?green=ECC8EA84-2745-568B-B01A-F4D2227CD5AD" target="_blank">Gingher “Self-Healing” Rotary Mat</a>. Although large and awkward to present as a gift, they are flat so can easily be stored behind a shelf or under the bed.</p>
<p>Not all scissors are created equal, and nothing is more bothersome than not being able to find a pair when you are mid project. Here are a few of my favorites:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-170610-1001-Amplify-RazorEdge-Fabric/dp/B00DF9W3EY/ref=zg_tr_689392011_3" target="_blank">Fiskars “RazorEdge” Fabric Shears</a>—these come in several sizes, the 10-inch ones are great for long cuts or getting through thick fabric like jeans, while the six-inch size are idea for precision cuts. Get both!</p>
<p>If you want to get your special someone the Ferrari of scissors, might I suggest any of <a href="http://www.kaiscissors.com/category.php?category_id=46" target="_blank">this array by Kai Scissors</a>. &nbsp;And, because nothing is more useless than dull scissors…a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-SewSharp-Scissors-Sharpener-98547097/dp/B0002JT0PK/ref=pd_sim_ac_3?ie=UTF8&amp;refRID=0XK52659D43A6DCDAVA4">scissor sharpener</a> is always appreciated!</p>
<p>No crafter’s tool kit is complete without a glue gun, and might I suggest presenting it with a <a href="http://www.holsterbrands.com/hobby-holster" target="_blank">Hobby Holster</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Handy Boxes to Put Things In</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/il_570xn.446410332_rm9j.jpg" alt="tool box" width="570" height="393" /></p>
<p>Help give your crafter the gift of organization! A nice toolbox to put their tools and materials in is extremely helpful. Etsy has a great collection of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=tool%20box&amp;order=most_relevant&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=sem&amp;utm_geo=US&amp;utm_term=%20etsy%2B%20box&amp;utm_campaign=Google%7CEtsy%7CHousewares%7CBMM&amp;utm_ag=Box" target="_blank">outside-the -box tool storage ideas</a>. (The one above is from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/128706098/wooden-tool-box-miniature-altered-cigar?ref=sr_gallery_23&amp;ga_search_query=tool+box&amp;ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_utm_source=google&amp;ga_utm_medium=sem&amp;ga_utm_geo=US&amp;ga_utm_term=+etsy%2B+box&amp;ga_utm_campaign=Google%7CEtsy%7CHousewares%7CBMM&amp;ga_utm_ag=Box&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">Shopworn Designs.</a>)</p>
<p>A set of four-ounce wide-mouth canning jars are also very useful for your home crafter. These can be found at most of your local hardware or grocery stores.</p>
<p><strong>Inspirational Reading</strong></p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/screen-shot-2014-03-02-at-15.06.02-730x390.png" alt="eliza muldoon reading her book" width="670" height="369" /></p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9781742378657-0" target="_blank">Lazing on a Sunday Crafternoon: Little Projects for People with Just a Little Time and Little Skill</a>&nbsp;</em>by Eliza Muldoon</p>
<p>For novice or occasional crafters, this book is ripe with inspiration for simple projects you can complete with basic things you might even have around the house. It also has some&nbsp; great craft projects that you can do with kids (or with kids around). (Photo above from <a href="http://www.madepeachy.com/guest-post-eliza-muldoon/" target="_blank">Made Peachy</a>.)</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/551890.Bend_the_Rules_Sewing" target="_blank">Bend The Rules Sewing</a></em> by Amy Karol</p>
<p>This is one of my personal favorites. It brings an accessible, come-as-you-are tone to the craft of sewing and some fun and simple project suggestions. &nbsp;</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17326811-resin-alchemy" target="_blank">Resin Alchemy</a>&nbsp;</em>by Susan Lenart Kazmer&nbsp;</p>
<p>This book is great for the jewelry-maker you know. It has fantastic reviews and beautifully photographed step-by-step guides.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18124457-fabric-paper-thread" target="_blank">Fabric, Paper, Thread</a> </em>by Kristen Sutcliffe</p>
<p>For the young crafter, this book offers simple craft projects targeted at teens and anyone new to embroidery.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em><a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9781604693935-2" target="_blank">Succulents Simplified</a> </em>by Debra Lee Baldwin&nbsp;</p>
<p>This book teaches you how to grow and design with succulents. Even if you never get around to making elaborate room décor with living plants, the photography alone in this book is worth the investment.</p>
<p><strong>Some Raw Materials</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/spoolsofthread.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="425" /><br /></strong></p>
<p>DO get your crafter small useful items, like a nice set of basic sewing tools and notions, <a href="http://moderndomesticpdx.com/products/sewing-tools-and-notions/" target="_blank">here’s a great starter list from Modern Domestic</a>, a homegrown sew shop in Northeast Portland, Oregon.&nbsp;</p>
<p>DO NOT get them advanced tools or specialty tools unless they specifically ask for them. A crafter can be pretty picky about the jig saw, crochet needles, or sewing machine they are after. A gift card to your local tool store would do much better!</p>
<p>DO get your crafter BASIC raw materials like Velcro, super glue, or a set of nice thread.</p>
<p>DO NOT get your crafter raw materials like yarn or fabric. This is something they’ll want to pick out for themselves. Instead, get them a gift card to your local independent fabric or yarn, or <a href="http://scrappdx.org/" target="_blank">SCRAP</a> store. They will absolutely love the experience of getting to pick out just the right material for their next project.</p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-crafty-people#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQFri, 05 Dec 2014 02:37:28 +0000Amanda Green29515 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: Gift Guide for Science Nerdshttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-science-nerds
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<p>This month, we’re putting together a series of&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">feminist gift guides</a>. They're a way to highlight fun stuff we love and creators we're excited to support. I'm kicking it off with a gift guide for science nerds—the STEM-fan in your life could use some love, after all.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/il_570xn.687064963_kn5f.jpg" alt="a blue dress covered in constellations" width="570" height="446" /></p>
<p><strong>Cute Constellation Dress</strong></p>
<p>It glows in the dark!&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/211734812/glow-in-the-dark-constellation-dress?ref=related-0" target="_blank">And it's handmade!</a>&nbsp;And the same person who sews it also makes these&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/211673636/gold-glitter-t-rex-heels?ref=related-0" target="_blank">glittery gold T-Rex high heels</a>. So compared to those, this dress is downright sensible.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/il_570xn.428836201_dwe8.jpg" alt="a shirt featuring various gems" width="570" height="570" /></p>
<p><strong>Lovely Mineral Gems Shirt</strong></p>
<p>I was a rockhound as a teenager, spending my summers in Eastern Oregon looking for fossils and thundereggs.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/123958189/minerals-gems-womens-tshirt?ref=related-1" target="_blank">This shirt speaks to me,</a> even though wearing it will be a liability since I'm sure it will give rise to endless puns about how my shirt "rocks" or people "dig" it. &nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/jul098117_1.jpg" alt="digifying science cover" width="230" height="330" /></p>
<p><strong>The <em>Dignifying Science</em>&nbsp;Comic Book</strong></p>
<p>This <a href="https://www.comixology.com/Dignifying-Science-Stories-About-Women-Scientists/digital-comic/30385" target="_blank">143-page collection</a> tells the stories of women in a bunch of different scientific fields, including well-known people like&nbsp;Marie Curie and DNA researcher Rosalind Franklin to lesser-known figures like biologist Barbara McClintock. I read this in college and it blew my mind—I lent it to a couple people over the years and lost track of it somewhere along the way. Lesson learned: Get two copies so you can lend it out.&nbsp;</p>
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<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/ct-adas-algorithm-jpg-20141106.jpg" alt="adas algorithm book" width="500" height="281" /></p>
<p><strong>A Copy of <em>Ada's Algorithm&nbsp;</em></strong></p>
<p>This new book about the life and impact of mathematician and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9781612194080-0" target="_blank">science pioneer Ada Lovelace</a> looks great. The biography contains just the kind of moments of triumph I like to read about: Ada overcoming obstacles to get an education and make genius contributions to science. While reading the book, I will consume beverages exclusively out of Bitch's <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/support-feminist-media/adventures-in-feministory-mug-ada-lovelace" target="_blank">Ada Lovelace mug</a>.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/bat-house-on-brick-building_by_dano_cc_by_2.0.jpg" alt="a small birdhouse-looking creation with bats painted on it" width="670" height="500" /><br /></strong></p>
<p><strong>My Very Own Bat House</strong></p>
<p>Bats get a bad rap. But on a warm night last summer, I saw a backyard lecture about the importance of bats to our ecosystem and their awesomeness in general (bats make up 20 percent of mammal species worldwide! 20 percent!). I would now like to install a bat house in my backyard, to give local bats a nice place to roost while they eat all the summer mosquitos. However, I don't want to build it myself, so it would be great if a friend would <a href="http://www.nwf.org/How-to-Help/Garden-for-Wildlife/Gardening-Tips/Build-a-Bat-House.aspx" target="_blank">follow these DIY bat house instructions</a> and present me with a cozy bat home on Christmas day. <em>(photo from <a href="http://buildipedia.com/at-home/landscaping/natural-pest-control-benefits-of-bat-houses" target="_blank">Buildapedia</a>)&nbsp;</em></p>
<p><em><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/baton3.gif" alt="bat detector" width="432" height="273" /><br /></em></p>
<p><strong>A Bat Detector</strong>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Essential for optimal use of the aforementioned bat house. It makes a <a href="http://www.batmanagement.com/Ordering/acoustic/hardware6.html" target="_blank">cool beeping noise</a> whenever bats fly close by.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/10kita.jpg" alt="" width="546" height="375" /></p>
<p><strong>A Geodesic Dome Kit</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.ziptiedomes.com/index.htm" target="_blank">This thing is $300</a>, but look how much fun these kids are having with it! I hope the kit comes with that Sonic shirt. Since this idea seems impractical, I will accept this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/191017107/glass-half-fuller?ref=sr_gallery_35&amp;ga_search_query=geodesic+dome&amp;ga_ref=auto3&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery" target="_blank">"Glass Half Fuller" print</a> as a punny substitute.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/00087147-587500_283.jpg" alt="planet earth" width="283" height="283" /></p>
<p><strong>All of <em>Planet Earth</em> on DVD</strong></p>
<p>Let's face it, I could watch this forever. I am jealous of people who have never watched the <a href="http://store.discovery.com/planet-earth-the-complete-collection-dvd/detail.php?p=87147&amp;v=discovery_shows_life-planet-earth" target="_blank">BBC's epic documentary series</a> about nature because they get to see "Caves" and "Shallow Seas" for the first time.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/photo.jpg" alt="period table mug" width="470" height="320" /></p>
<p><strong>Japanese Periodic Table of the Elements Mug</strong></p>
<p>San Francisco-based Japanese ceramics and kitchenwear company <a href="http://www.kotobukitrading.com/product/ceramics_seto.php" target="_blank">Kotobuki</a>&nbsp;imports adorable stuff (<a href="http://www.kotobukitrading.com/product/ceramics_seto.php" target="_blank">like cat and panda mugs</a>) and this periodic table is no exception. It's beautiful, well-made, and maybe I'll finally memorize the periodic table just by staring at it while I'm at work. I can't for the life of me figure out how to order these online—I saw them at a Portland grocery store where I snapped the blurry photo above—but <a href="https://portal.kotobukitrading.com/pdfs/2013%20SA%20New%20Items.pdf" target="_blank">here's a PDF of the catalogue</a> and maybe you can decipher it.&nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/ppbs3-15237043dt.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></p>
<p><strong><em>The Bletchley Circle&nbsp;</em></strong></p>
<p>All year, I've been watching TV shows about hard-hitting women solving crimes. First, I got into <em>Top of the Lake</em>, then the Danish series <em>The Killing</em>. Now, <a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/post/a-female-codebreaker-finally-gets-fame-in-the-imitation-game" target="_blank">Bitch commenters tell me</a> that there's a British series about <a href="http://www.shoppbs.org/product/index.jsp?productId=19453286&amp;cp=&amp;sr=1&amp;kw=bletchley+circle&amp;origkw=bletchley+circle&amp;parentPage=search" target="_blank">WWII mathematicians and codebreakers</a> who use their skills to crack uncrackable cases? Sign me up, please. &nbsp;</p>
<p><img src="https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4052/4354348514_9f514efe7a_o.jpg" alt="a blue print of a ferm" width="350" height="330" /><img src="/sites/default/files/u2583/screen_shot_2014-12-01_at_6.16.24_pm.png" alt="sunprint kit" width="309" height="281" /></p>
<p><strong>Sunprint Kit</strong></p>
<p>These <a href="http://store.lawrencehallofscience.org/Category/sunprint-kits" target="_blank">cool little kits</a> let you make cyanotype-style prints with only air, water, and sunshine. I would buy these for a kid with the noble goal of instilling them with a love of science, then never actually gift it and instead steal it for myself. So, I should have a couple on hand as a backup.&nbsp;</p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-science-nerds#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQTue, 02 Dec 2014 02:26:56 +0000Sarah Mirk29452 at http://bitchmagazine.orgBitch in a Box: A Hostile Gift Guidehttp://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-a-hostile-gift-guide
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<p>Just for fun this week at Bitch, we’re putting together a series of&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">gift guides</a>.&nbsp;Our last edition of&nbsp;<a href="http://bitchmagazine.org/tag/bitch-in-a-box" target="_blank">Bitch in a Box</a>&nbsp;is a guide to hostile gifts.</p>
<p>A&nbsp;hostile gift (as opposed to a&nbsp;<a href="/post/bitch-in-a-box-gift-guide-for-hosts" target="_blank">Host Gift</a>) is a present meant for someone you don’t want to please.</p>
<p>It is not a gift for someone that is in fact intended for you (eg. Homer’s gift for Marge of a bowling ball with the name “Homer” inscribed) or a passive aggressive or mean-spirited gift that suggest the recipient needs to make changes in their life (eg. deodorant or a copy of <em>The South Beach Diet</em>).&nbsp; Rather a hostile gift is meant to intentionally inspire perplexity, confusion, and apoplexy.</p>
<p><strong>A plastic poinsettia</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2857/11535579805_2b2ebc7536.jpg" alt="a poinsettia" width="500" height="500" /></p>
<p>Nothing says “crap” like&nbsp;<a href="http://www.christmascentral.com/p-140184-16-red-artificial-poinsettia-potted-christmas-plant-with-gold-foil-covering.aspx?CAWELAID=1648401081&amp;catargetid=1614140047&amp;cadevice=c&amp;cagpspn=pla-&amp;gclid=CJ6ei_G1v7sCFTDhQgodFl0AmQ">a cheap plastic poinsettia</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Fruitcake</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3712/11535482285_783fd8b432.jpg" alt="fruitcake" width="500" height="333" /></p>
<p><a href="https://www.claxtonfruitcake.com/pages/bakery-catalog-item/Claxton_Fruit_Cake?previous_url_id=0" target="_blank">Fruitcake</a>, whether store bought or handmade, is a traditional hostile gift in American culture.&nbsp; You really can’t say “Happy holidays, I don’t really care about you” any better than with a dense, tooth-splitting, artificial-color-laden fruitcake.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Having said that, the Truman Capote short story <em><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Christmas_Memory" target="_blank">A Christmas Memory</a></em>, which centers on a young boy and his cousin making fruitcakes, is one of my favorite pieces of Christmas literature.&nbsp; Combining <a href="http://www.powells.com/biblio/9780679800408" target="_blank">a copy of this book</a> with a fruitcake turns a hostile gift into an ironic and lovely gift.</p>
<p><strong>Shoe polish</strong></p>
<p><img src="http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/11535558554_bf4e4493ec_n.jpg" alt="show polish" width="320" height="320" /></p>
<p>What would you say if you were given an <a href="http://www.shoecaresupplies.com/Shoe_Polish_s/59.htm?gclid=CJCNq7e-v7sCFYN_QgodMQIAig" target="_blank">off-color shoe polish</a>, such a red mahogany or banana?&nbsp; What could you say?&nbsp; A friend of mine received this gift and, I have to say, combined with a pair of used shoe trees, you have an ideal hostile gift.</p>
<p><strong>An incomplete set of dishes</strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7367/11535617353_b6342e9ccb_o.jpg" alt="two owl mugs" width="400" height="400" /><br /></strong></p>
<p>If you really want to instill confusion in your gift recipient, consider purchasing of beautiful set of four wine glasses and only gifting them three.&nbsp; Or buying a very attractive salt and pepper set and give only the salt shaker. I recently received a set of three soup bowls for my family of four, so I can personally attest to this being an excellent hostile gift.</p>
<p>I sincerely hope you don’t have the need to purchase a hostile gift this season, and my heart goes out to you if you receive anything on this list. Please use the comments section for hostile gift ideas of your own, or to vent about gifts you may have received.</p>
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http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitch-in-a-box-a-hostile-gift-guide#commentsBitch in a BoxBitch HQTue, 24 Dec 2013 19:14:46 +0000Julie Falk24847 at http://bitchmagazine.org